10.7 miles
Distance
2,433 ft
Climb
-2,436 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
Belcher Mustang Belcher Maverick Longhorn Whippletree
Detailed Description
Belcher Stang Mavhorn is a 11 mile popular expert route located near Golden Colorado. This mountain bike only route can be used one direction and has a moderate overall physical rating. This route includes 8 trails. This route climbs 2,433 ft with a max elevation of 7,889 ft then descends -2,436 ft.
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31 Reviews & Comments
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bocomtb
(Oct 23, 2022 at 12:39)

Trail Mustang
The part between Sawmill and the top was rerouted into a smooth bench cut with a couple steep bits. It’s a good climb but doesn’t look like much of a descent.
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Trail Belcher Hill
This segment is way more fun than Belcher south of Sawmill. Actual singletrack with some great technical climbing.
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Trail Belcher Hill
I don't think it's all that technical for the most part, except a few short sections. Mostly just steep, loose, and emotionally draining, though entirely rideable. Worth it to access better trails higher up, and the views are nice. Can be super busy with hikers and families esp down low.
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Trail Belcher Hill
I don't think it's all that technical for the most part, except a few short sections. Mostly just steep, loose, and emotionally draining, though entirely rideable. Worth it to access better trails higher up, and the views are nice. Can be super busy with hikers and families esp down low.
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Trail Belcher Hill
I don't think it's all that technical for the most part, except a few short sections. Mostly just steep, loose, and emotionally draining, though entirely rideable. Worth it to access better trails higher up, and the views are nice. Can be super busy with hikers and families esp down low.
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Trail Mustang
Worth it for sure, even if only to see a beautiful part of the park. Steep, fast and exciting with some good rock features, then lots of nice up n down flow trail back to Belcher Hill. I actually enjoyed the wood ramps, but I’m a sucker for janky s*** like that.
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Jrlieber
(Jul 27, 2020 at 20:05)

Trail Belcher Hill
Very steep bordering on too hard to ride, esp nonstop. 1300 feet in 3 miles.
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Jrlieber
(Jul 27, 2020 at 20:05)

Trail Belcher Hill
Very steep bordering on too hard to ride, esp nonstop. 1300 feet in 3 miles.
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Jrlieber
(Jul 27, 2020 at 20:05)

Trail Belcher Hill
Very steep bordering on too hard to ride, esp nonstop. 1300 feet in 3 miles.
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AlexanderCR
(Jul 10, 2020 at 16:29)
Trail Whippletree
Whip fast, fun and flowy with very small drops and rocks. This trail is a great way to finish off a ride, after blasting down Longhorn Tr. It has nice, banked turns, which add to the flow and allow you to torch down the hill at top speed. I would highly recommend this trail- it is a nice way to link Longhorn back up to Belcher Hill.
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AlexanderCR
(Jul 10, 2020 at 16:12)
Trail Maverick
After summiting Belcher Hill, you are faced with this intermediate trail. It has great flow, some water bars/rollers that are fun to gap off of, and small drops. Nothing is too technical, but expect braking bumps before turns due to heavy use. This trail is one of my personal favorites at White Ranch, because it flows well, and has a good mix of slightly technical obstacles. A blast on a Hardtail, or any short travel bike.
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AlexanderCR
(Jul 10, 2020 at 16:08)
Trail Belcher Hill
A steep, technical grind up to a summit with neat views of Golden and Boulder. This trail is highly technical, and very steep in places. I would not recommend descending it, as there are no berms or other features except baby head rocks and boulders. All you will be doing is braking. Still, this trail is a great connector to Mustang Trail and Maverick Trail from the lower parking lot. You are good technical climber if you can clean it, and a XC God if you can do it without stopping for water.
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AlexanderCR
(Jul 10, 2020 at 16:08)
Trail Belcher Hill
A steep, technical grind up to a summit with neat views of Golden and Boulder. This trail is highly technical, and very steep in places. I would not recommend descending it, as there are no berms or other features except baby head rocks and boulders. All you will be doing is braking. Still, this trail is a great connector to Mustang Trail and Maverick Trail from the lower parking lot. You are good technical climber if you can clean it, and a XC God if you can do it without stopping for water.
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AlexanderCR
(Jul 10, 2020 at 16:08)
Trail Belcher Hill
A steep, technical grind up to a summit with neat views of Golden and Boulder. This trail is highly technical, and very steep in places. I would not recommend descending it, as there are no berms or other features except baby head rocks and boulders. All you will be doing is braking. Still, this trail is a great connector to Mustang Trail and Maverick Trail from the lower parking lot. You are good technical climber if you can clean it, and a XC God if you can do it without stopping for water.
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Trail Mustang
Personally liked this trail more than Maverick/Longhorn. Its not as steep, and you can pick up some good speed while snaking side features. Has a nice flow to it too in parts, although the stair/wooden ramp sections are unnecessary and kind of irritating. Would be much more quality without.
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Primary ActivityMountain Bike
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Difficulty ratingBlack Diamond
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Route TypeLoop
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Bike typeAM
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DirectionOne Direction
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Physical ratingModerate
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Altitude min6,147 ft
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Altitude start6,175 ft
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Altitude end6,171 ft
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Grade max-45.3%
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Grade min53.3%
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Distance climb6 miles
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Distance down5 miles
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Distance flat1,801 ft
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